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• Justin's Personal iWeb and Podcast!  Justin has started a podcast at his personal site.  Yes, he's adding to his many talents with a self-described "look at things sloshing around in [his] skull."  It's like watching an animated movie with just your ears.  What does that mean?  You'll just have to go listen to find out. ;)  Click this link and begin the journey.  While you are there, be sure also to watch the video reel and read his blogs.
  
  
• Justin's new song "Get It" is released!   A song from Justin's upcoming album, called "Get It," has been chosen to be included in a new compilation album as part of a promotion by Dreyer's/Edy's Ice Cream!!  The album will be available in 6000 grocery stores from February-May.  Read the NEW press release here!
  
  
• Idol Tonight! and Reality Chat:  Idol Wrap!  Catch Justin two times a week as he co-hosts Idol Tonight! every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. eastern/pacific and Reality Chat: Idol Wrap every Friday at 8:00 p.m. eastern/pacific.  All shows repeat several times during the week, so check TVGuide.com for all airing times.  Every week, we'll have video clips and screencaps in our Fan Forums, so be sure to take a look! 
  
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• 2007 TV & Radio Appearances (Click to our Interview Video archive to view except where noted):
  
  • March 5  Good Day New York 
  • March 6  The Howard Stern Show (listen to an excerpt here.)
  • March 6  Fox News Edge
  • March 7  Fox&Friends
  • March 7  The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet Show
   
  • March 18 FOX News Weekend Live
  • March 22 KTLA Channel 5 (Los Angeles) Morning Show
  • March 29 MSNBC Live 1:30 p.m. eastern/10:30 a.m. pacific
  • March 29 The Big Story with John Gibson FOX News Channel 5:00 p.m. eastern/2:00 p.m. pacific
  • March 29 Larry King Live CNN 9:00 p.m. eastern/6:00 p.m. pacific
  • April 18 Watch This TV Guide Network (view video here)
  • April 26 The Chris Vernon Radio Show 730ESPN Radio Memphis (listen to the interview here)
  • May 9 Watch This TV Guide Channel (view video here)
  • May 17 Adam Carolla Radio Show (listen to the two parts of the interview here)
  • May 16 Watch This TV Guide Channel (view video here)
  • May 24 101.3FM KDWB (Twin Cities) (listen to audio here - click Justin's name)
  • July 15 Reality Chat TV Guide Network (view video here)
  • November 6 Big Movie Premiere:  Fred Clause TV Guide Network (view video here and screencaps here)
  • December 9 TV's Best 2007 TV Guide Channel (view video here and screencaps here)
    
• Justin in US Weekly:  The September 17th issue of US Weekly's Fashion Police section gives Justin (and four other hot Hollywood guys) a citation for their 50's inspired preppy look.  Check it out here and let us know if you agree or disagree.
  
  
• Video from the Texas Tour:  Check out this great Youtube video posted by sweetsarahhh from a Texas mini-tour of Justin performing an acoustic Missing You and an a cappella Who's Lovin' You.  Both performances again prove what a consummate singer and performer Justin is!
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• Whew! Another season of Idol is over!  Justin was busy all season with his Idol Tonight hosting and lots of other appearances.  We've got TV appearance video, radio interview audio, magazine and newspaper interviews, photos, screencaps, and so much more!  We even have an interview with Justin himself at the Essential Blog.  Click around the site, you'll find a motherload of Justin media to keep you occupied, and even more in our Fan Forums.  Be sure to check out our Music page for Justin's summer appearance schedule and an update on his third album, and keep checking back as we add even more multimedia and fan reports from the upcoming appearances!
  
  
• Recent Press:  There was a fun (and funny) "Q&A with Justin Guarini" in the March 5 issue of TV Guide and a quick snap of Justin and Holly Durst in the National Enquirer.  Justin also popped up in several weekly entertainment magazines, including People (new photo!), US Weekly (twice!) and Star Magazine (hilarious sensationalization of the Fast Girl photos!).  No, he didn't cut his hair!  We have archived the articles in our Press section - take a look!
  
  
• Did you hit the beach with Justin?  Myrtle Beach, S.C., that is.  He sang the National Anthem and then did a meet and greet as part of the Sun Fun Festival.  We invite you to share your photos with us!  Justin's next live appearance will be July 4th at Silver Springs, Florida.  Check out our Music page for all the details. 
  
  
• Out and About Photos:  Justin performed at an event at Chocolat in West Hollywood on June 14th, and also recently attended events at the MTV Platinum Lounge and the Ivy Hotel Preview in Los Angeles.  Check out all the photos in our Fan Forums!
  
  
• Justin Co-Hosted the Ocean's Thirteen Red Carpet Special:  Catch the Ocean's Thirteen Big Movie Premiere on the TV Guide Network, where Justin interviews the movie's co-stars as they walk the red carpet.  You can find air times in your area at the TV Guide Network site, and also check out our Forums for clips and screencaps.
  
  
• Justin Hosts the Shrek the Third Premiere on TV Guide Channel:  The show airs several times this week, leading up to Shrek the Third's opening day in theaters.  Check the TV Guide Channel episode listing for when you can catch this entertaining show!  Also check our Fan Forums for screencaps and video clips.
  
  
• Idol Tonight!  The live pre-show before the American Idol Results show, co-hosted by Justin Guarini, Kimberly Caldwell and Rosanna Tavarez, which is filmed outside the Idol theater.  Tune into TV Guide Channel Wednesdays at 8/7 central to catch all the fun!  Also, Idol Chat will be moving to Tuesdays at 7/6 central, so be sure to catch both shows!  If you're at the corner of Hollywood and Highland in Los Angeles, check out the billboard:
  
  
  
  
• A Little Work, A Little Play:  Justin took a little time from his busy TV and recording schedule to hang out with friends in Las Vegas.  Check out these photos posted in our Fan Forum.  In January, Justin escorted queen candidate Holly Durst to the Hollywood Prom.  He got to break out the tux again - check out photos in our Fan Forums! Plus, click the thumb below (or right click to save it to your computer) for a quick treat from TV Guide Channel:
  
  
  
• Trumpet Awards in Las Vegas:  Justin along with his father, Eldrin Bell, attended the Trumpet Awards at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas on January 22, 2007.  According to its official site, the Trumpet Awards "herald the accomplishments of Black Americans who have succeeded against immense odds. Special recognition is given to the few, who symbolize the many, who have overcome the ills of racism and poverty and achieved special greatness."  Photos of Justin and Mr. Bell looking very dapper in their tuxedos can be seen here.
  
  
• ManiaTV! Appearances:  On December 18 and 19, 2006, Justin co-hosted two shows on a new internet TV channel at ManiaTV.com (it's part MTV, part youtube, and very fun).  You can find video captures of U Pick 'Em and Too Short for Hollywood in our Video section.  (The Dec. 19th U Pick Em is especially entertaining.)  Justin was supposed to host the shows on December 20 and 21 but ManiaTV is located in Denver, which was totally shut down by a huge winter storm!  Justin also announced that he is also going to host a show on the channel himself, called Webcam Karaoke.  We'll have the link for that when it is announced on the site. 
  
  
• What else has Justin been up to lately?  You'd be surprised!  As noted above, he is currently recording his third album, which he has described as "soul-funk."  At a concert in late September, Justin and his band debuted five new songs, video and mp3s of which can be found on our Fan Concert Video and Concert Audio pages.  He appeared on the YouTube phenomenon "Katie's Opinion," a video series produced by friends of his in Philadelphia, in "an epic battle of the sexes."  Watch the series here.  In November, Justin was in Las Vegas, first to co-host the annual Teen Town Hall with City Councilman Lawrence Weekly.  Teens gathered to talk about issues important to them, including school violence and peer pressure.  You can read the media release for the event by clicking this link.  Then, he had a little fun, and hit the red carpet on his way to the opening of Prince's new Las Vegas Club 3121.  Check out the photos in our Fan Forum.  Word has it comedian George Wallace pulled Justin up on-stage and asked him to sing a little something.  Earlier this fall, he took a little time to visit Mercedes Fashion Week in Los Angeles.  Check out some photos in our Forums.   
  
  

• American Idol Rewind Auditions! We have both Justin's Pasadena performance of "Get Here" and the never before heard audition performance of "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay" from season one's Hollywood week shown on American Idol Rewind.  We have mp3s in our American Idol Audio section and video in our American Idol Video section!  Check out our Fan Forums for screencaps and other goodies.
  
• Justin Hosting Webcam Karaoke TV on ManiaTV!:  An interactive new web show described as follows: "The hilarious footage contains Guarini giving feedback to ManiaTV! viewers who uploaded performance videos. In a creative twist by ManiaTV.com producers, Guarini’s image is super-imposed in the corner of the TV screen while the performance he provides feedback for is shown."  It sounds a little like Mystery Science Karaoke Theater 3000, and like a whole lot of fun!  The press release about the show can be read here, and then click over and watch the webisodes at ManiaTV!  A new webisode airs every Tuesday.
  
• American Idol Top 12 Party:  Justin attended along with Kimberly Caldwell, his TV Guide co-host. Check out all the smokin' photos in our Forums - Click here!!  Also check out the Top 12 special that aired on TVGuide Channel in our TV Guide Video Archive.
  
  
• LA Galaxy National Anthem:  Justin sang sing the National Anthem before the LA Galaxy (soccer) team game on April 12th, the team's opening day.
  
  
• Recent Video Adds:  Justin did a quick spot on Watch This! on February 14th.  That video, along with Justin's appearance on the Live Countdown to the Grammys are both archived in our TV Guide Channel video section.  Justin was also interviewed on FOX & Friends on the FOX News Channel show (in the 5:00 a.m. hour his time!) on February 8th.  We have that video in our Interview Video archive.  Much thanks to Rick for sending it to us!  Be sure to check out our Forums for screencaps of all these appearances.
  
  
• Countdown to the Grammys Live!  Justin joined his Idol Chat co-hosts for this preview of the 49th annual Grammy Awards live from the red carpet.  Justin talking Grammy fashion??  Check out the video in our TV Guide section, and our Screencaps, too, and see what he had to say!
  
  
• Fox News Channel Weekend Live:  Justin did a short interview on this program on Sunday, February 4th.  We have the video clip in our Interview Videos section.  Justin's official site additionally lists a March 18th appearance, which we assume will also be on the FOX News Channel Weekend Live program rather than FOX News Sunday.
  
  
• Recent Interview Video:  We have added video from the January 25th Larry King Live appearance as well as the January 27th Today Weekend and MSNBC Live appearances to our Interview Video section. 
  
  
• Fox Philly Interview with Kathy and Jerry Guarini:  Justin's proud parents give an update on everything Justin is up to, and show off their Wall of Fame.  Very nice interview - check it out by right clicking and saving this link.
  
  
• Christmas at Bright Hope Concert:  Justin performed with the Bright Hope Baptist Church Celestial Choir in their annual Christmas concert on December 17th.  The choir is lead by Donald Dumpson, who is one of Justin's music mentors.  Dr. Dumpson selected Justin to perform a solo of "Motherless Child" for the Bucks County Music Festival when Justin was a child.  Justin again performed "Motherless Child" at the concert and by all accounts, recreated the magic of that first performance.  See video of his performance of this traditional spiritual at youtube.  Idolwire.com has an interesting commentary on the performance - check it out!
  
  
• American Idol Rewind is Launched: Justin performed at the American Idol Rewind launch party in Hollywood on Tuesday, September 26th, with his Stranger Things band, and has done some TV press for the show.  Check out all the photos and video clips we've been able to find (lots!) in our Fan Forums.  Besides performances, new behind the scenes footage and Where Are They Now? segments will be included in the Rewind show.  Justin recorded some new interviews for this program, which someone who got a sneak peak called "great . . . You will definitely get your fill!"  Relive the magic (or see it for yourself for the first time)!  See our TV&Film page for more program information.
  
  
• Trump Marina show photos and video!  On August 13th, at the Trump Marina Casino in Atlantic City, Justin co-hosted The Road to the Big Room contest.  It was a fun show - dancers, singers and judges, oh my!  Check out photos and video from the event in our Fan Forums.
  
  
• Game Show Network re-running Justin's Hollywood Squares week.  Catch all the fun starting February 13, 2007, at 6:00 eastern.  Justin's appearances on the show continue for the next five week nights.  Check your cable/satellite listings for your local channel.
  
  
• Justin's third album and Burnlounge:  Justin is working on a new CD.  He described the album as moving a bit more mainstream than his jazz CD, with R&B, funk, soul, jazz, and  a "sprinkle of hip-hop."  A single should be released sometime this summer.  In a recent blog, Justin noted that launching BurnLounge v. 1.0 and a death in his producer's family have pushed things back just a bit.  Speaking of BurnLounge, it's a new community-driven digital download service which was officially launched in Las Vegas in early June.  Justin hosted the second day of the launch convention.  You can read some comments from Justin about the album and Burnlounge in this thread in our Forum.  His jazz album can be downloaded right now from his BurnLounge site by clicking the icon on the left hand side of your screen on the News page.  You can also listen to audio of a recent conference call he participated in by right-clicking this link and downloading the mp3.
  
  
• Red Carpet Interviews at AI Finale, Jimmy Kimmel, and Other Video:  Justin was interviewed on several AI Finale Red Carpet shows and did a comedy bit on Jimmy Kimmel Live after the AI Finale.  A clip of his quick Idol Tonight appearance can be found in our Video Interviews section and the Kimmel clip in our Acting Clips section.  He also appeared on Fox&Friends, which did an excellent interview.  To view that video, go to this link and click on "And the Winner Is." 
  
  
• More Recent TV and Radio appearances:  Justin popped up all over on TV and radio this spring.  American Idol Extra did a very nice feature on him (go figure!). . . . He was a commentator on Scarborough Country and Rita Cosby Live and Direct several times . . . . He and Sal Mazzotta did an interview about the upcoming Mafioso II film on Good Day Philadelphia . . . . Both FOX5 in Atlanta and FOX29 in Philly did features on him . . . . He was a commentator on E! Entertainment's 10 Ways to Superstardom and also interviewed on E! News. . . . The camera caught him several times while he attended the 2006 Trumpet Awards in Atlanta. . . . He was a guest on It's Your Call with Lynn Doyle. . . . Most surprising of all, there were brief glimpses of Justin on American Idol itself.  And there are others too numerous to list.  Plus, Justin did a couple of radio interviews.  Video of the TV appearances can be found by browsing through our Video sections, screencaps in our Screencaps gallery, and radio interviews in our Radio Interviews section.  Then, check out our Forums for even more information!

• Recent charitable event appearances: Justin headlined a benefit for a Washington Township, NJ, family who recently lost their father, at the Commerce Bank Performing Arts Center on May 12.  He also participated in a celebrity football game in South Philadelphia sponsored by Children's World Organization, a charity that raises funds on behalf of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, on May 13. See fan photos and stories in our Forum.




• News Bits:  Some great photos of Justin arriving at the American Idol 5 Semi-Finalists Party are posted on our message board. . . . Justin reportedly has signed on to appear in the upcoming movie "Mafioso 2:  The Son," a sequel to the popular movie "Mafioso:  The Father, The Son," from filmmaker and Philly area native Sal Mazotta. . . . On January 25th, Justin did a morning interview with V103 radio in Atlanta and then appeared before the Georgia State Assembly to promote save driving by teens and sing "Sing" a cappella to a standing ovation (video clip here). . . . He then high-tailed it back to Los Angeles, where he attended the 7th Anniversary of "Carnival The Choreographer's Ball" that night.  The hosts of the event called him up on stage, where he performed a little Stevie Wonder.  Janet Jackson was reportedly in attendance, but no reports of any wardrobe malfunctions with this Justin.
  
• Feast of San Gennaro Prima Notte Gala:  Justin attended and performed at this event (along with Anita Baker and Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Carolla).  We have some photos from the event posted in our Fan Forum.
  
  
• Texas radio tour:  Justin did a mini-tour in Texas recently, performing at several radio station sponsored concerts.  You can find links to recaps and photos in our Fan Forums.
  
  
• Justin is featured in the current edition of R&B Showcase Magazine.  The magazine can be ordered for $6.00 plus $1.00 shipping.  Send check or money order to: TKM Productions, Box 54, Willingboro, NJ, 08046.  More information can be found at this link.
  
  
• Want to listen to Stranger Things on the radio?  In September, the R&B Showcase Radio Show on Z88.9/95.1 FM in South Jersey (you can also listen on-line) will be featuring cuts from Justin's jazz CD every Monday night between 9:00 p.m. and midnight.  Justin will also be featured in the Fall edition of the Rhythm & Blues Showcase Magazine which will be out in September.  The magazine can be purchased at select news stands in South Jersey and at Sound of Market Street in Philadelphia, or by mail-order at the website.
  
  
• Radio Interview about the September 29th Concert:  Justin called in to the King Arthur Radio Show on June 24th to talk about his upcoming concert.  We made an mp3 of the interview - check it out in our Radio Audio section!  And then, if you haven't, head over to Ticketmaster and get yourself a ticket.  You know you wanna go. ;)
  
  
• JUSTIN'S JAZZ CD IS NOW AVAILABLE! Justin's jazz album entitled 'Stranger Things Have Happened' is now available for sale at Justin's official website, www.justinguarini.com. You can also listen to clips of the songs Night & Day, My Funny Valentine, I Love You, and Young and Foolish. Order your copy now, and get a few copies for friends and family and anyone who appreciates silky smooth vocals and fresh and funky interpretations performed by outstanding musicians.  Note:  The CD is available only on-line at this time.  Check out the discussion in our Fan Forums for more information.  Come, join us!
  
  
• All American All Star Bash at Six Flags New England:  Memorial Day weekend, Justin performed at the All Star Bash, participated in Q&A sessions, and held a meet and greet with fans.  You can read recaps from fans who attended the Bash and see photos and video of Justin's performance in our Fan Forums.  If you were there, come and share your experiences, too!  Just Added:  Video clips.  Check them out here!
  
  
• An Amazing Night at Galdo's in Philadelphia!  This is the reaction of those who attended the Mafioso II: The Son production kick-off meet and greet event, where Justin put on an extended mini-concert.  We will have photos and videos from the event - keep checking this link as it is updated.  Did you attend?  Drop us a note or come join our Forums and share your experiences!
  
  
• Connecticut Fans:  Justin made an appearance at the grand opening of the Bob's Store in Ansonia on August 6th.  He will be available to sign autographs.  A few more details are available in this article.
  
  
• Incredible High Quality Justin Wallpaper!  Does your computer screen need a new look?  Download this new Justin Guarini wallpaper with a super high quality image from his Stranger Things Have Happened photo shoot.  You may never open another program again.
  
  
• See why Justin was the standout performer in the first Idols Live! tour.  Justin has upcoming live performances not to be missed.  Check out our archive of video taken during the American Idol season one tour (scroll down to the bottom of the page).  We can't wait to see him bring his boundless energy and infectious joy of performing to the solo stage in August and September.  Don't hesitate - get your tickets now!
  
  
• Justin to be guest vocalist on upcoming smooth jazz/fusion album:  Justin is featured on two tracks on the new CD by David Hughes (bassist for David Benoit), entitled "Foreign Shores."  The album is expected to be released in late July.  For more information, check this link.  Thanks to JJSugar and Bonnie Schendell for this news tip!
  
  
• Special Guest at the Creative Coalition Launches the Core Sessions:  On July 1st, Justin was the special guest at this Sag Harbor, NY, event.  One of the collaborators on his upcoming album, Coffey Anderson, also performed.  More tidbits about the event can be found here.
  
  
• Just a rumor, but . . . :  There are some rumors (one from Justin himself) that he may have some kind of involvement in the upcoming syndicated American Idol Rewind.  We may or may not have more news on this depending on whether it is or is not just a rumor.  You may or may not want to check back, if you know what we may or may not mean. 



• Justin was on Rita Cosby Live & Direct on June 22nd, once again giving gracious commentary about other American Idol alums.  Hey, Rita, we know you love you some Justin but next time, talk to him about what he's doing, m'kay?  You can check out the video clip at MSNBC's site and some screen caps at this link in our Forum.  Then, how about sending Rita an email letting her know how much you enjoyed seeing Justin?  Click this address: mailto:Rita@msnbc.com
  
  
• May 27-28 (Memorial Day weekend):  Justin will perform at the All American All-Star Bash at Six Flags New England on Memorial Day weekend (May 27-28).  In addition to the concert, he will host a Q&A, participate in the parade, and attend a "Brunch with Bugs."  The exact schedule has not been posted.  For more information, check out the Six Flags website.
  
  

• Good Day Philadelphia:  Justin was interviewed along with Sal Mazzotta, the producer/star of the upcoming Mafioso II movie and our local gal caught it on video.  You can check out the video at this link. 
  
  

• May 25th:  Justin and the other stars of the upcoming movie "Mafioso II, The Son" will be holding a meet and greet event from 7:00 to midnight at Occasions by Galdo in South Philadelphia.  Justin will perform at this event, and be available to mix, mingle, and take photos.  You must purchase a ticket in advance.  Tickets are $100 per person, which includes an "upscale buffet, wine and beer" in addition to the entertainment.  To purchase tickets, call 1-866-468-3401 or go to www.ticketweb.com.  For directions to the venue, click here.  You can print out the event flyer by clicking here.  An audio clip promoting the show and discussing other projects Justin is working on can be found in our Audio-Interviews section.
  

  Charity Raffle!  In conjunction with the May 25th Meet and Greet, the film's producer is raffling off four tickets.  The proceeds will go to charity, and even if you cannot attend (or already have a ticket), you can participate to sponsor a ticket for a deserving recipient.  Please click here for more details and participate if you can.  :)
  
  

• Scarborough Country, May 4th:  Justin made a quick appearance.  View the video clip here and screencaps here. Justin made a return appearance on Scarborough Country on May 10. You can see screencaps and read a transcript of the show here.
  
  
• Recent News and Updates:  Justin called into the King Arthur radio show on Saturday 22, 2006, which was being co-hosted by Sal Mazzotta, producer and star of the upcoming movie, Mafioso II.  An audio clip of the interview is available here.  Justin was in Philly participating in a Kids Wish Network event at the Shriner's Hospital.  He reported the kids and everyone had a blast at that event!  Also, updated information is posted below about the May 12th benefit at which Justin will be performing.  Justin is giving much of his time to great causes and fans have lots of opportunity not only to see him perform but also to support these great causes!
  
• Stranger Things now available on Burnlounge.com  Justin's new CD can be purchased at Justin's digital store, www.burnlounge.com/phoenix7.  Individual tracks can also be purchased there.
  
• "Third Album in the Works!"  Justin was interviewed on the internet radio show/chat hosted by TheFishBowl.com.  He announced some big news - he is working on his next album!!  This album will move a bit more mainstream than his jazz album, with R&B, funk, soul and "a touch of pop."  It will have more original material, and a single may be released later this summer.  Tour plans are not clear at this time.  It was a fun interview; an mp3 of it to download is available at this link.
  
• In the Audience at the American Idol Results Show:  Did you catch Justin in the audience on March 29th?  Here's what we'd like to know - they put him in the front row and show him on camera from the start of the show, but don't acknowledge him?  What exactly is their problem?  While you're contemplating contacting FOX and demanding an answer to this question (and wondering why they haven't had him on to perform), you can check out the screen captures and video of it on our message board.  Way to go, Wyclef Jean.
  
  
• Justin Featured on American Idol Extra:  They actually did a very well put-together piece on Justin, the making of his new album, and the launch of his own entertainment company.  It is definitely worth checking out.  You can catch it on re-run on the FOX Reality Channel (called "Real" on some cable systems), or check out video and some screen captures here.
  
  
• CN8 Interview:  Justin appeared on "It's Your Call with Lynn Doyle," Monday, March 13th.  Part 1 and Part 2 of the Video are up, and some screen caps are in our Forums.  Some news from the interview:  Justin announced he is opening a digital music store on his website, details to come soon!  He also mentioned again that he is putting together a tour.
  
  
• Trumpet Awards Video:  The camera captured several shots of Justin in the audience at the Trumpet Awards, which aired on TV One, and we captured those camera shots.  Check out the video and some screen captures here.
  
  
• 10 Ways to Superstardom:  Justin made a brief appearance on this show to comment on what it takes to stand out on reality shows.  The video clip is in our Miscellaneous Video section. 
  
  
• Did you catch a glimpse of Justin on AI5?  Yeah, we were surprised, too.  Some great photos of Justin as he walked the red carpet at that AI Magazine party can be found here (be sure to scroll down to see all of them), and the video clip here.
  
  
• "Justin's New Groove"  FOX 5 Atlanta recently ran a segment on Justin and the video of it can be found in our Video-Interviews section.  Many thanks to SunnyStuff at American Sweethearts for sending this to us.  The segment contains a new interview with Justin along with his father, Eldrin Bell, and was very nicely done.  It is definitely worth checking out.
  
  
• A Tour Is in the Works!  Justin recently confirmed that he and Stiletto Entertainment are working on putting together a summer 2006 tour.  Things are still tentative, but when it is announced, we'll be setting up Tour Central on our Music page.  Live performance is Justin's forte' and you won't want to miss out, so keep checking back for all the details.
  
  
• Recent Atlanta area appearance:  Justin performed at the annual banquet for the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, February 11th.  He attended the banquet with his father, Eldrin Bell, who is Chairman of the Clayton County Board of Commissioners.
  
  
• Audio/Video of Justin's Visit to the Georgia State House:  Justin recently made a brief appearance before the Georgia State House to promote safe teen driving for SafeAmerica.org.  The House members were treated to an a cappella performance of "Sing," for which they gave Justin a standing ovation.  A video file of the visit and Justin's (ahem) impromptu performance of "Sing" can be downloaded from our Video section, and an mp3 from our Miscellaneous Audio section.  As the Speaker of the House said at the end, we too wish we "had his gift." :)
  
  
• MTV.com article:  There is a new article with video clips at MTV.com from an interview Justin did with them while at the NAMM show - you'll definitely want to click over and take a look.
  
  
• Video of Justin on FOX25 Boston:  Local FOX affiliates have been running a segment updating folks on what Justin has been doing and promoting the release of his new album.  Thanks to Shully from Justin's House for capturing this on the Boston station and posting a copy of it!  We've added it to our Video-Interviews section for you to download directly.  If your local FOX station does a similar segment, drop us a note by clicking Contact and let us know!
  
  
• Justin and His Band to Perform at the Grand Opening of The Little School of Music in Santa Clarita, CA, on February 2nd.  More information, including directions, are available at The Little School's website.
  
  
• Video of Justin at Georgia State Assembly:  The Atlanta FOX station aired a brief snippet of Justin's appearance before the Georgia State Assembly last week to promote safe teen driving programs.  The snippet includes some of his a cappella performance of "Sing," and the standing ovation he received from the Assembly members.  A link to the video is in our Fan Forums.
  
  
• Justin's Recent Appearances Plus A Special Treat: We have added a video clip of Justin's appearance on Good Day Philadelphia on December 29, 2005, to our Video-Interviews page.  (Finally, an interviewer who knew her stuff!)  You'll also find Justin's appearance on NBC Philadelphia 10! on December 27, 2005 there.  Screencaps from both appearances can be found in our  Film and Television Stills Gallery.  On our Vocal Performances Video page, you'll want to check out the special mini-music video of Justin in the studio, recording "Night and Day."  It's short, but it's sweeeet.
  
  
• New Christmas Songs:  Justin and his band mates recorded new versions of three seasonal songs, I'll Be Home For Christmas, Little Drummer Boy, and My Favorite Things.  Drummer Jamey Tate posted them on his website (click here).  The songs are songs you know and love, but you won't believe the fresh, new arrangements.  The group has developed its own distinctive sound and we couldn't be more pleased to see these artists continuing their amazing work together.  Keep it coming, guys!
  
  
• New Photos:  Justin recently attended the premiere of the movie "The New World."  You can check out the photos by clicking the link to our Forums above.
  
  
• Music Education:  Justin is featured prominently in the November/December edition of American Idol Magazine in an article about the March Congressional reception and concert to support music education.  Click here for more information on the article, and click the link at the top of the page for more information about Justin's on-going efforts to bring attention to this cause.
  
  

• Are You Impatiently Waiting, Too, For Justin's New Jazz CD?  Here's a treat in the meantime.  Check out our Concert Audio page and download the new mp3s we added of Justin performing at the Children's Hospital Benefit in Columbus, OH, in May, 2004.  We especially recommend the incredible spontaneous a cappella performance of "Who's Lovin' You?"  If hearing that makes you even more impatient, we apologize but that was our evil plan. :)
  
  

• A Birthday Message From Justin: It was Justin's birthday on October 28th, and as usual, Justin let fans know he appreciates our thinking about him. Read the message here. He performed at a benefit concert over in Japan, music from his new album. We can't wait to hear him once he's back in the States!
  
  
• Update on the SafeAmerica "Driving Toward Adulthood" Appearance and Possible Album News:  Justin along with his father, Clayton County Board of Commissioners Chairman Eldrin Bell, participated in SafeAmerica's 'Driving Toward Adulthood' seminar on October 7th.  The event was held at the Six Flags in Georgia.  Justin sang the National Anthem and is rumored to have performed a song from his new album, the jazz standard "Night and Day."  Photographs taken by someone who attended can be seen here.  Someone who attended the seminar reported that Justin said his album will be coming out before Christmas, perhaps in November.  Nothing is yet official but we'll keep you updated!
  
  
• Justin makes a brief appearance in a public service announcement for SupportMusic.com, which was shown on ESPN2 during the Drum Corps International Championships.  A link to the PSA video and some screencaps can be seen here.
  
  
• Music Education Advocacy News: The November/December issue of American Idol The Magazine will feature content on the movement to support music education in schools, featuring the Washington D.C. Congressional event at which Justin performed and met with members of Congress. The press release with more information can be found on our Music Education page.
  
  
• "Wonderful! . . .  The songs are perfect for Justin, the artistic interpretation and musical arrangements top notch."  That was Mrs. Guarini's recent description of the cuts she's heard from Justin's new album.  To see what else she had to say, click here.  No official word as to when the album will be released--stay tuned and we'll let you know as soon as it is announced!
  
  
• "From Justin to Kelly" plays on:  After being picked up by HBO and Cinemax, and playing on television all over the world including the United Kingdom and Europe, J2K was recently shown on the ABC Family Channel.
  
  
• New Photos of Justin with Nancy Anderson at an event billed as the "Hangar 8 Premiere Party" by the photographer can be seen here.  Updated:  Our researcher elf found a website and myspace page about the party and it looks like there may be some video in the not too distant future.  Check out the information and a possible new picture on our forum thread.
  
  
• Some additional info on Justin's jazz album:  An enterprising fan who goes by the screen name "JJsugargirlrocks" was able to talk with Jamey Tate, the drummer on Justin's upcoming jazz album, before one of his tour dates, and got some great additional insights into what we can expect to hear on the album.  For some excerpts and a link to the full write-up, click here.
  
  
• Another New Frankie the Squirrel Photo!  Click the link above to check it out.  Thanks again, Sal Mazzotta!  Is it fall yet?
  
  
• Justin's Jazz Album:  Jamey Tate, the drummer working with Justin on his new jazz album, stopped by our message board to say hello.  His take on working with Justin:  "We have been hard at work on the project, and it is really sounding great! Justin is a truly talented individual, and the music is very artistic and soulful. I hope that you will all enjoy it!"  (Jamey's tour dates can be found at his website, if you'd like to show him some love, too.)  Buzz Tip:  Stop by your local record store and say you've heard Justin Guarini has a new jazz album coming out, do they know when it will be released?  Even if they have no idea, you've created a little buzz. :-)
  
  
• New Photos!  We obtained some photographs of Justin performing and addressing the NAACP Leadership 500 Summit this past May.  They have been added to our Supporting Music Education news page.  Click the link above to check them out!
  
  
• Frankie the Squirrel Update:  Check our The Unknown:  Frankie the Squirrel news page for a new photo and additional release information provided by Producer/Actor Sal Mazzotta, plus the full cast listing in credits order.  Thank you for keeping everyone updated, Mr. Mazzotta-we are all looking forward to seeing this!
  
  
• Justin Update:  Mrs. Guarini recently commented briefly on the behind the scenes stuff Justin has been doing.  This is the main excerpt, with a link to the full comments available here:  "[I] guess what I really wanted to say.....so all his fans will know......he really is doing great, he looks well, is very happy and he is working on some projects which will take some time to develop but...the important thing is there are people who have sought him out and so it will take time but all is well, I know it gets kind of boring waiting for something new but everything will unfold in time.....so that is all from me ...hope everyone has a great holiday weekend....be safe..."
  
  
• Justin was the celebrity guest host at the play "Fireworks!," performed at the Blue Heron Arts Center in New York City on June 30th and July 1st.  The performances benefited APICHA (Asian Pacific Islander Coalition on HIV/AIDS).  More information and some backstage photos are available at the "Fireworks!" site.
  
  
• During June, Justin was flying back and forth between California and Philadelphia quite a bit, to participate in multiple benefit events.  First, on June 11th, Justin played in a charity softball game in south Philly.  The game was arranged by the Children's World Organization to benefit the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.  Word is it was a "hot" event.  Hot and sweaty, that is.  A short video snippet from FOX News Philly as well as stories and photos from the game and information on how you can donate to the Children's World Organization can be found on our message board.
  
  
• Second, on June 18th, Justin participated in the grand opening of the Cold Stone Creamery in the Glen Eagle Square Shopping Center in Glen Mills, PA, to benefit Nemours, the Dupont Children's Hospital of Wilmington, DE.  He performed, served up a little ice cream, and signed autographs.  The event also saw the debut of "Bongo Boy Guarini."  ;-) Video and pictures can be found here.  Finally, on June 22nd, he attended the Broadway tour performance of "Evita" at the Philadelphia Academy of Music and did a special meet and greet with the talented kids who won a role in the children's chorus of the Philadelphia production.
  
  
• Justin continues to work on his new jazz album.  He reportedly recorded a seven track EP of jazz standards, just voice and piano, earlier this year, and is now working on a full album, which he described as a mixture of jazz standards and original tunes, with some mix of jazz/pop. Jazz drummer Jamey Tate has been working on some of the tracks with Justin.  Justin recently commented that he has been working hard on it and they are expecting a release date in early 2006. 
  
  
• "The Unknown:  Frankie the Squirrel" Update:  A new photograph of Justin and Sal Mazzotta has been added to our Frankie the Squirrel news page.  Thank you to Sal for sending this new picture!  We'll continue to update this page, so stay tuned!
  
  
• Support Music Education:  Justin has been working for the past year to bring attention to the cuts in music education in public schools.  Most recently, on March 9, 2005, Justin helped lead a delegation to Congress and performed in a special concert for members of Congress, their families and staff, along with the Commodores, Take 6, and former American Idol contestants Diana DeGarmo and John Stevens.  Essential Justin has added a new Support for Music Education News page covering Justin's work with this cause, which includes video, photographs and screencaps, along with news stories and links to places where you can donate or offer your help.  Click the highlighted link to check it out!
  
  
• "The Unknown: Frankie the Squirrel" News! Justin filmed a part in "The Unknown: Frankie the Squirrel," described by the producer/writer Sal Mazzotta as either an independent film or potential TV pilot. The episode shot in Atlantic City in May. Essential Justin has a special News page with information on this project, including some details on the plot, Justin's role, and photographs from the set, courtesy of Sal Mazzotta and Eagle Films, Inc. Please click here to read all about it, and keep current with updates as we add them!
  
  
• According to IMDb.com, Justin is credited with a role in the short film "Tilt-A-Whirl," which was shown as part of the Dances with Films Festival in Los Angeles.  The festival site describes the movie plot as "A Hollywood producer has a nervous breakdown in front of a simple coffeeshop girl, leading him to question the meaning of his confused existence."  The short also features Christina Applegate, Chris Klein, and Jonathan Taylor Thomas, along with Justin, as patrons of the coffeeshop.   The production company behind the film is Chesapeak Films, of which Johnathon Schaech (husband of Christina Applegate) is one of the owners.  The film was apparently released on May 9th but no details are available at this time as to distribution.  We'll keep you updated.
  
  

• NAACP Leadership 500 Summit:  According to a press release from the NAACP, Justin attended this summit, along with actors Kerry Washington ("Ray") and Rachel True ("Half and Half"), NAACP Chairman Julian Bond and Harvard Law Professor Charles Ogletree.  The summit was held May 26-29th at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Destin, Florida. Young adults were invited to the Summit to outline some of the problems facing minorities in the 21st Century.  Given Justin's work with the programs to support music education, we are not the least surprised he would be included in this program.  Wonderful work, Justin!  Update:  Click here for a photo of Justin with a group of fans and their story about meeting him at the event.
  
  

• FilmFakers:  Song Island:  In this show, which premiered on AMC fall 2004, Justin and other crew members fooled three unsuspecting actors into believing they were shooting a new musical comedy.  Justin not only sings and dances but shows off some serious comedic chops.  Seriously! The boy is funny!  They don't call him "the amazing Mr. G." for nothing!  This program has also been playing in the UK and will soon be seen in the Middle East.  Hello to all our international visitors!  We have screencaps, video, and audio from the show in our Multimedia section.
  
  

• We excerpted Justin's verse in "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" from the American Idol Christmas CD, where he shows off his jazz chops.  Check it out for a taste of what's to come: Justin's jazzy SCICTT.  The news that Justin has recorded a jazz album also reminds us of this review of his performance of "The Look of Love" on American Idol:
  

  I don’t know how many people have mp3s of their favorite performances, but this gem from Burt Bacharach Week in Season One cannot be ignored. This, to me, is how brilliant Justin can be. The soothing string arrangement with that warm brandy voice of his conjures a spell that television kind of ruins. When you listen without the visual, it takes you to another place. Awesome.

  Sting7, The Top 20 Greatest American Idol Performances Ever, FoxesOnIdol.com

  An mp3 of this "brilliant" performance is included in our Audio section. 
  
  

• Justin Update:  Mrs. Guarini recently briefly commented on the behind the scenes stuff Justin has been doing.  Here is the main excerpt with a link to the full comments available here:  "[I] guess what I really wanted to say.....so all his fans will know......he really is doing great, he looks well, is very happy and he is working on some projects which will take some time to develop but...the important thing is there are people who have sought him out and so it will take time but all is well, I know it gets kind of boring waiting for something new but everything will unfold in time.....so that is all from me ...hope everyone has a great holiday weekend....be safe..."
  
  

• In his recent LifeStyle Magazine interview, Justin noted that, "People usually remember me singing 'Let's Stay Together'. . . ."  Is that your favorite?  Check out Justin's Contestant's Choice performance and the judges' glowing comments (who can forget the "two words" Paula coined that night?) in our Multimedia-American Idol section.
  

• Justin is filming a part in "The Unknown: Frankie the Squirrel," described the by producer/writer Sal Mazzotta as either a potential TV pilot or a short film.  The episode shoots in Atlantic City May 9-13.  More info here.  Quick Update:  The Press of Atlantic City describes the project as an "independent film," and notes that it also stars Leonard Nimoy.  The genre was originally described as something for the Sci-Fi channel, so it should prove to be interesting!
  
  
• Justin is named "Bucks County's Favorite Idol" in a feature in LifeStyle Magazine.  See the scans here!  Congratulations, Justin!
  
  
• A fan has compiled Justin's performances on three DVDs, including most of his post-Idol performances. They are available for only the cost of postage ($1.42). If you'd like a copy of the DVDs, the information is here, or email us at crew@essentialjustin.com.
  
• FilmFakers, the AMC show Justin did last fall in an episode entitled "Song Island," has been playing in the UK and will soon be seen in the Middle East.  Hello to all our international visitors!  We have screencaps, video, and audio from the show in our Multimedia section.
  
  
• According to Mrs. Guarini, Justin was approached by ABC for its "Fallen Idol" special, and originally agreed to do an interview, but when he looked into it further and learned of their intentions, he declined to participate because he isn't interested in bashing AI.  Justin's comment to Entertainment Tonight about the respect and appreciation he has for the support Paula Abdul has given him and many others can be found here.
  
  
• How much of a nice guy is Justin Guarini?  Well, a fan known as "TCE" can tell you, because she got a phone call from Justin while she was in the hospital recuperating from surgery (yes, for real).  You can see the link to her comments about the conversation, which includes some additional information Justin shared with her about his upcoming album:  "[It will] be a mixture of standards, some original tunes and some mix of jazz/pop with the slant still towards jazz."  We suspect they were able to cut back on the painkillers for several hours after that phone call!  :-)
  
  
• For more information on all things Justin, be sure to check out our Message Board.
  
  
• In case AI-mnesia has struck, and a reminder is needed that Justin was the original American Idol sensation, the one that all the others can only follow, we have up a new version of Justin's electric Top 10 performance of 'For Once In My Life' as well as the Judges' Comments (well, the ones who were able to speak, anyway).   Both are on our American Idol Performance Videos page.
  
  
• A new note from Justin (via Mrs. Guarini) indicates he'll be going into the studio to record his CD the end of this month, beginning of next month, depending on when the musicians he wants are available.  No other details at this time.  Check out the message itself!
  
  
• An exclusive new interview with Justin is in the current edition of American Idol Magazine (the one with the top ten on the cover).  What can we say?  Justin is one class act.  Take a look here and see what we mean.
  
  
• The Bucks County Courier published a couple of articles about Justin, including an update from Mrs. Guarini about some of Justin's current activities.  Check out the article scans here!
  
  
• Justin appeared on Good Day Live on March 9th while doing rehearsals for the Support Music Education concert in Washington, D.C.  The concert was an invitation-only concert for about 500 members of Congress and their staff.  They showed a short clip of Justin singing "But Not For Me."  Video clips, screencaps, and more are available in our Multimedia section and on our message board!
  
  
• Justin was on Good Day LA March 3rd to talk about the music education petition being presented to Congress March 9th.  Those GDLA folks, never ones to concentrate on the subject at hand, talked with Justin about his new jazz album (yay, public confirmation!) and the fact that he's concentrating on acting right now.  Justin said he's "done a lot of TV work," so we're hoping for some announcements about that in the near future.  HUGE thanks to the LA folks at JustinHasIt for capturing the interview and uploading it.  A link to the video can be found here.
  
  
• BIG NEWS!!  Justin has recorded a jazz album.  Yep, jazz!!  Check out Justin's message talking about it.  No release date is set yet, but he's excited about it.  So are we!  He says he's working on several projects that will be made public soon as well.  Thanks to Justin for keeping everyone updated!

  We excerpted Justin's verse in "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" from the American Idol Christmas CD, where he shows off his jazz chops.  Check it out for a taste of what's to come: Justin's jazzy SCICTT.
  
  

• Justin, through Mrs. Guarini, released another photo from the Cain-Weidner shot.  Check it out in our Promotional Photographs gallery!  Will we be hearing soon why the photos were taken?  We think so!!
  
  
• Justin continues his work on behalf of music education.  On March 9th, he will lead a Congressional delegation to present a petition signed by tens of thousands of people, asking Congress to save music education in public schools.  Read the press release here.
  
  
• A must-see new publicity still of the fabulous Justin Guarini can be seen at this link.  No, we mean it.  You must see it.  We're not kidding.  What are you still doing here, reading this?  Click the link!
  
  
• A quick Christmas post from Justin can be seen at the link here.  He assures us that "the wait is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaallllmost over" until his new project is announced.  He also comments that 2005 "looks more promising than any year since the show…and this time I’ll have the control!  Gotta love that."  Yes, Justin, we do!  We look forward to seeing how far he can go without the chains that held him back last time.
  
  
• Justin appeared The Artists Showcase Series' The Broadway Kitchen Sink:  Volume 2 concert Sunday, December 19th.  Because he was under-the-weather, he didn't sing, but instead of canceling (as some other scheduled performers did), he instead did an interview with the host of the event, Seth Rudetsky ("Seth's Chatterbox").  In the interview, Justin publicly confirmed that he left Good Vibrations because he was offered something else that he cannot talk about yet.  Click for more information on this event.
  
  
• Justin also performed on December 6th at Rockers on Broadway 4, a benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.  The event took place at the Crash Mansion @ Blvd in New York City.  Justin sang a rousing up-tempo version of "Let's Get It On" that wowed the crowd.  He also matched a $2000 donation that a group of fans raised.  Plus, he dropped a few hints about his upcoming project (which he still can't talk about but expects word to be out soon).  Check out our video section and message board for links to pictures and video from the event.
  
  
• Justin appeared in a new show on AMC called "FilmFakers," in an episode entitled "Song Island." You can watch the episode at the FilmFakers micro-site. You'll also want to check out the video, screencaps and mp3s on our site and our message board.  Whew!
  
  In the show, Justin and other crew members fool three unsuspecting actors into believing they are shooting a new musical comedy.  Justin not only sings and dances but shows off some serious comedic chops.  Seriously! The boy is funny!  They don't call him "the amazing Mr. G." for nothing!
  
  
• In September, 2004, Justin Guarini appeared on Good Day LA as a spokesperson for the Music For All Foundation and American Music Conference, two groups that are raising concerns about the decline in music education with a new report entitled "The Sound of Silence: The Unprecedented Decline of Music Education in California Public Schools."   Read the American Music Conference Press Release here.  More information on the Music For All Foundation and the American Music Conference, including ways to support both organizations, is available by clicking on their names.
   
• Justin recently posted (via Mrs. Guarini) a note to fans suggesting we should "keep [our] eyes peeled" to see what it is he's been up to.  If you see news happening, send it to crew@essentialjustin.com.  (Just kidding.  Sort of.)
  
• No surprise, Justin's haircut was featured on VH-1's "40 Most Shocking Hair Moments."  See the video segment and screencaps, and our message board discussion.  As Stacy from "What Not To Wear" would say, "Shut Up!"  (She liked the cut :)
  
• Care for some vintage Justin moments?  Justin's red carpet appearance with Paula Abdul at the 2003 Soul Train Awards is featured in "Wendy Williams Red Carpet Special," Monday, February 7th, at 7:00 eastern.  "From Justin to Kelly" is also playing this month on various HBO channels, check here for more details.
• Justin, introduced as "a huge hockey fan," sang the National Anthem before the Springfield Falcons game on Friday, January 7th.  Audio of his performance is in our Audio section.  Hmmmm, what's he doing in New England? 
  Miss Justin on FilmFakers ("Song Island") or just want to see it again?  The episode repeats on December 22nd at 10:00 p.m. EDT/9:00 p.m. CDT.
  
• Justin performed on December 6th at Rockers on Broadway 4, a benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.  The event took place at the Crash Mansion @ Blvd in New York City.  Justin sang a rousing up-tempo version of "Let's Get It On" that wowed the crowd.  He also matched a $2000 donation that a group of fans raised.  Plus, he dropped a few hints about his upcoming project (which he still can't talk about but expects word to be out soon).  Check out our video section and message board for links to pictures and video from the event.
  Justin will next appear with other Broadway artists who will sing their favorite classics from stage and screen at The Artists Showcase Series' The Broadway Kitchen Sink:  Volume 2 concert at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 19 at Makor, 35 West 67th Street, between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue. Tickets are $15 and can be ordered online under “Theatre” at www.makor.org or by calling (212) 601-1000. The Artists Showcase Series’ portion of proceeds from the event will be donated to the American Anti-Slavery Group.  If you would like to contribute but cannot attend, the organization sponsoring the event suggests buying tickets that they will donate to charity.  Click for more information on this event and on how to donate.
  
• Want a little Justin for the holidays?  Check out clips of Justin's holiday song performances here.  Staff favorites are "I'll Be Home for Christmas" (of course) and Justin's a cappella opening to "Oh Come All Ye Faithful."  The jazzy note he adds to "Santa Clause Is Coming to Town" ain't bad, either.  The individual songs can be downloaded in full at iTunes, among other legitimate downloading services.
• Justin appeared in a new show on AMC called "FilmFakers," in an episode entitled "Song Island." You can watch the episode at the FilmFakers micro-site. You'll also want to check out the video, screencaps and mp3s on our site and our message board.  Whew!
  In the show, Justin and other crew members fool three unsuspecting actors into believing they are shooting a new musical comedy.  Justin not only sings and dances but shows off some serious comedic chops.  Seriously! The boy is funny!  They don't call him "the amazing Mr. G." for nothing!
  
• Justin has withdrawn from the production of "Good Vibrations."  Some news outlets have mistakenly reported that he was fired, but in fact, Justin left the show to pursue another project.  The correct story should be reported in the near future.  Stay tuned for updates as we get them.  Meanwhile, check out some clarifying comments from Mrs. Guarini here.
  
• IT'S OFFICIAL!  START SPREADING THE NEWS, JUSTIN GUARINI TO HIT THE BIG APPLE IN GOOD VIBRATIONS STARTING PREVIEWS DECEMBER 20TH!  The cast has been officially announced.  Break a leg, Justin, we can't wait to see you on stage at the Eugene O'Neill Auditorium!
• Management News:  In the news report about his split with Benny Medina, Justin noted that he is now working with a consulting agency out of Washington, D.C.  It now appears that the company is Westin Rinehart, which is a partner in the youth marketing company/talent agency Blue Fusion.  The manager and founding director of Westin Rinehart is Morris Reid, who happened to be the host of the Cocktails for Cause event at which Justin was the celebrity bartender.  See the thread on the essentialjustin message board for more information on this.
• Even More Good Vibrations News:  Broadway.com is reporting that Justin is "set" to appear in the show.  The article can be read on our message board.  The official cast list hasn't been released yet, but it could come any moment now!
• More Good Vibrations News:  Justin recently attended the Brian Wilson "Smile" concert at Carnegie Hall in NYC, and was photographed backstage along with "the cast of Good Vibrations."  Click here to see the photos.  No official press release yet but the fact that Justin will originate the role of Jan in this sure-to-be-a-smash Broadway musical seems more and more certain!
• Good Vibrations Update:  In a recent news report, Justin Guarini indicated he is "in negotiations" for the show.  His mother, Kathy Guarini, posted a note to fans in which she indicated rehearsals start November 1st, and she is hoping an official announcement will come by then.  Her note can be read here.
• In the same news report, Justin confirmed that he has fired Benny Medina as his manager because he was focused on other concerns, i.e., Mariah Carey (same reason Brandy gave for firing Medina).  The split was amicable.  Justin also mentions that he has "a lot of film and television projects [in] the pipeline."  Sounds good!
• In a recent message to fans, Justin indicated that "things are progressing rapidly" on several projects he has "up his sleeve," and that he will have more details to give fans by the first or second week of October.  See Personal News below for some additional information and click here to read the actual message.  All signs are that he will be giving us some "Good Vibrations" in the near future!
• From Justin to Kelly is showing through September on Cinemax.  Check your local listings for show times.
• In a recent message to fans, Justin indicated that "things are progressing rapidly" on several projects he has "up his sleeve," and that he will have more details to give fans by the first or second week of October.  See Personal News below for some additional information and click here to read the actual message.  All signs are that he will be giving us some "Good Vibrations" in the near future!
• Justin is set to appear in a new show on AMC called "FilmFakers," which premieres October 27th.  Sources say Justin will star in an episode entitled "Song Island" in which he and other crew members fool unsuspecting actors into believing they are shooting a new musical comedy.  Word is that Justin not only sings but shows off some serious comedic chops.  Justin's episode is supposed to air November 24th at 10:00 p.m. EST, so be sure to tune in and keep checking the site for more updates!  Click here for a brief article on the show. 
• On Thursday, September 9th, Justin appeared on Good Day LA as a spokesperson for the Music For All Foundation and American Music Conference, who are raising concerns about the decline in music education with a new report entitled "The Sound of Silence: The Unprecedented Decline of Music Education in California Public Schools."   Read the American Music Conference Press Release here.  More information on the Music For All Foundation and the American Music Conference, including ways to support both organizations, is available by clicking on their names.
• From Justin to Kelly is showing through September on Cinemax.  Check your local listings for show times.
• Justin was the celebrity guest at "Cocktails for a Cause," at the home of Jacie and Morris Reid in East Hampton, NY. 
• Justin rocked the house as the Special Guest Performer with Aaron Carter at Ford Arena in Beaumont, TX, on Saturday, August 14, 2004, as part of Kid Fest Jam.  People who attended reported that as he was leaving after his performance, he told the limo driver to back up and he got out and signed autographs and took pictures with fans!
• Good Vibrations updates:  The show has been officially announced as starting previews at the Eugene O'Neill Theater in NYC in early December.  See the Playbill article here.  To wet your appetite to see Justin in this production (still crossing our fingers), we have uploaded an audio clip of Justin singing "SurfinUSA."  Stay tuned for complete Good Vibrations coverage!  (Thanks goes to Maria at JustinHasIt.com for her help cleaning up the audio in the clip.)
• Justin was featured in a workshop production of the new musical, Good Vibrations, based on the music of Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. The workshop was July 29-August 1 at Vassar College’s Martel Theatre in Poughkeepsie, New York, presented as part of Vassar College and New York Stage and Film’s 20th anniversary Powerhouse season. The musical is directed and choreographed by John Carrafa, who choreographed the award-winning Urinetown. The workshop was a sell-out and got good audience reaction.  Justin reportedly has a standing offer to reprise the role of "Jan" in the upcoming Broadway production.  Fingers are crossed that everything works out!
• Justin recently performed at the Back to School Bash at the Woodlands Mall in Grand Rapids, MI.  Reports are that after he sang, hundreds of people lined up to get Justin's autograph and he was as gracious to each one as ever.  
• Justin recently hosted VH1's "Top 20 Video Countdown" from Lake Tahoe. Video coming soon.
  

 

• Justin is back in California, living in the Hollywood Hills.  He recently attended the CD release party for fellow American Idol 1 alum Jim Verraros.  Another Season One alumna, Angela Peel, was there and took a picture with Justin, originally posted on her website.
  
  

• Justin has been seen about town recently with actress/dancer Nancy Anderson, who appeared with Justin in "From Justin to Kelly" as "Insulted Girl."
  

December, 2005

Essential Justin has a new look!  We revised our pages to include an easier to use navigation bar, added several new pages and the new Voting Booth poll feature, and enhanced the look of our Photo Gallery index pages.  Hope you find the site even better with these changes.  If you have any comments or questions, or find a broken link we missed, just drop us a line by clicking "Contact" at the top of the page.  Enjoy!

October 9, 2004

We have launched our Film and TV Stills gallery.  The gallery contains screencaps plus a special slideshow feature.  You can view the gallery by clicking Multimedia>Photographs>Film & TV Stills. 

September 21, 2004

We have added a new picture gallery, the HQ Gallery.  The gallery includes high resolution photographs from various photo shoots and events, including some never before seen photographs of the Doylestown premiere of From Justin to Kelly.  Click on Multimedia in the banner above and then Photographs to find the HQ Gallery.  Enjoy!

September 19, 2004

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September 12, 2004

We have added a new photo gallery, Media Events Photographs.  The photographs in this section were obtained under license from Dailyceleb.com and are copyright-protected.  Please read the Statement of Usage that applies to any use of the photos that are posted on this site.  We will ask that any inconsistent use be brought in conformity or the photos be deleted from any offending sites.  (Sorry to sound so formal, but with recent Justin photos showing up on e-bay, plus the fact we purchased these photos in order to display them properly for fans, we are forced to be the tough guys on this.)

We'll be adding more photos in the very near future!

August 29, 2004

We've added more quotes to the "Essence of Justin" feature on the site splash page.  There are now 34 quotes.  Have you seen them all? 

August 22, 2004

The Fan Encounters page has been updated to include the Beaumont and Grand Rapids performances.  We have also included links to each photo (just click on the photo).

We have been updating the Press section with both new and archival articles.  Browse through it if you haven't recently and you may find something you've haven't seen!

August 12, 2004

New video has been added to the Multimedia/Video section of Justin performing some bars of Who's Lovin' You? acapella in Grand Rapids, MI, on August 8, 2004.  Click the Multimedia link in the banner at the top of the page.  Thanks go to Shelley M. for shooting this wonderful video!  We hope to have One Heart Too Many up soon, as well.

August 9, 2004

The winner of the Good Vibrations fan contest is KathLuvsTheIdols.  Congratulations!

The winning blend is featured on a new page celebrating Justin's recent performances at the Powerhouse Theater in Poughkeepsie, NY.  The playbill, Justin's bio, and fan encounters are all included on the Good Vibrations page.  Click here to see it!

July 25, 2004

Announcing essentialjustin.com, the Essential Justin Guarini Website!

Welcome to a new website dedicated to the talent, the charisma, the career, the essence of Justin Guarini. Our mission is to provide a comprehensive, up-to-date and friendly site that celebrates the spirit of this amazing man. Our goal is to provide an information service for everyone ranging from the casual fan looking for an update on the internet to a longtime fan searching for particular information.

This is place for Justin fans where everyone is welcome... created by people who believe in Justin and want to share their belief in him.

Site highlights:



• An extensive collection of print and other media highlighting Justin's career since summer 2002. Included are articles, interviews, and reviews from the American Idol show period, the Idols Live tour, and Justin's solo career. Some materials never before seen on-line.
  
• Video and audio files from the beginning with American Idol to today. Some rarely heard radio interviews.
  
• A "Fan Performance Reviews" section which brings together in words and pictures fan stories from Justin's live performances beginning with the release of "Justin Guarini" in June, 2003.
  
• A Fun and Games sections where your knowledge of all things Justin is tested and other diversions can be found.
  
• A message board where you can share your thoughts about Justin, the site, and whatever strikes your fancy.
  
• A collection of quotes by and about Justin which randomly switch every time you click on essentialjustin.com.
  
  
  In the next few weeks, we will be bringing even more to the site, including:
  
  
• An exciting image gallery that will bring together images of Justin from the media as well as fans. The image will include some HQ (high quality) photographs of Justin that have never been seen before.
  
• Fan recaps of their encounters with Justin at various charitable events, including appearances on behalf of Habitat for Humanity and the Columbus Children's Hospital.
  
• Compilation of Fan Videos in the Fans section.
  
• A "Fan Graphic of the Month" page, where the graphics and blends you submit may be chosen and featured.
  
• Even more press about Justin, including magazine scans and some rare international materials.
  
• Other surprises that are in the works!
  
  
  We want to hear from you, too. If you have a fan story, photographs, audio or video files you would like us to host, please contact us at crew@essentialjustin.com.
  
  Like Justin's career, the site is young and will continue to grow with time. Above all, we want the site to be a positive, fun and interactive place for people who enjoy and admire this man's talent and spirit.
  
  So, come on in and stay a while.  As Justin says, "It's all about the fun!"

Please join EssentialJustin in wishing Justin a Happy 26th Birthday on Thursday, October 28th.  We are having a party on the EssentialJustin message board.  Bring a gift and join the fun!

The Boston Globe reported that Justin had an early 26th birthday party at the upscale pool hall "Felt" in Boston this past weekend (October 16th).

After having lived in LA for most of the past year, Justin is moving back to the east coast.  The move is because "things are heating up [for him] in the East."  Sounds like a hint to us. ;>)

Justin's birthday is October 28th.  He turns 26 this year.  We'll be starting a "Happy Birthday!" thread at the essentialjustin message board about a week or so before his birthday.

 

Justin lives in California, in the Hollywood Hills.  He has been seen about town with actress/dancer Nancy Anderson, who appeared with Justin in "From Justin to Kelly" as "Insulted Girl."  A while back, he attended the CD release party for fellow American Idol 1 alum Jim Verraros.  Another Season One alumna, Angela Peel, was there and took a picture with Justin, originally posted on her website.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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